Exosite’s Murano IoT platform and Exchange IoT marketplace enable a centralized approach to company-wide IoT implementation that helps industrial manufacturers reduce development costs, decrease time-to-market and unlock new opportunities for customers.

HANOVER, Germany -- April 24, 2017 -- Exosite LLC, leading provider in the Internet of Things (IoT) platform market, today announced that its IoT software platform, Murano, and its IoT marketplace, Exchange, are key technology components of the Voice of the Machine^(TM) IoT platform of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies. Parker’s Voice of the Machine IoT platform provides an open, interoperable and scalable ecosystem of connected products and services to help its customers support proactive maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime and optimize performance.

Apr. 19, 2017 – Exosite CTO Mark Benson has been recognized for his unique blend of business and technology expertise by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. His knowledge lead to the initial development of Exosite’s Digital Transformation Services, which help organizations overcome the hurdles they often face when embarking on a connected product journey. Learn more about Mark and the other Titans of Technology: https://goo.gl/ReMCPH

Drinkable water is something that most people take for granted. Many have little understanding of how much effort it takes to keep water quality up to standards, which is hard to believe since so much depends on water being readily available. It’s essential for water quality professionals to know how well their facilities are performing to avoid big problems–problems like the Flint, Michigan crisis. Incorporating IoT in water treatment systems allows for managers to gain and analyze data. That information details functionality and areas for improvement, so major disasters can be prevented with ease.

When it comes to managing a fleet, wouldn’t it make life easier to know where all of your assets are and how well they’re performing in real time? Welcome to IoT. By incorporating this industry-changing technology into mobile management, supervisors are able to track things like good driving behavior, load temperature, and fuel monitoring for their entire armada.

The new "Industrial Evolution” is upon us, and fluid power is riding the IoT wave with powerful solutions that substantially upgrade their systems. By utilizing smart technology, fluid power companies are reducing downtime, decreasing maintenance costs, and improving labor efficiency.

Mar. 6, 2017 – IoT is ushering in a new age for manufacturers to utilize their data, but in order to make the most of IoT they have to understand how that data is collected, aggregated, and consumed. In an article for Embedded Computing Design, Exosite CTO Mark Benson discusses how to find the voice of machine learning and the importance of the human element to this mechanical undertaking. Read the full article here. 

Forbes Technology Council members, including Exosite CTO Mark Benson, shared their cybersecurity and hacking prevention tips. The article, “My Toaster Hacked the Pentagon: What You Can Do to Secure Your IoT Devices,” provides security advice in the age of IoT from industry experts.

We’ve come a long way over the last few months in establishing a clear enterprise IoT framework for industrial OEMs creating an IoT strategy for their organization. With these best practices you can move forward understanding the importance of collaboration, creativity, and open communication between divisions.

Benson recognized for unique blend of business and technology expertise that provides a more holistic approach to IoT.

Feb. 15, 2017 – We are proud to announce that Mark Benson, Exosite CTO, has won the 2017 CTO Titan of Technology award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal that recognizes outstanding individuals transfiguring the local technology industry. As an accomplished technology leader with 20 years of experience, Mark was recognized for his unique blend of business and technology expertise that lead the initial development of Exosite’s Digital Transformation Services, which help organizations overcome the hurdles they often face when embarking on a connected product journey.

When it comes to creating a connected product, some companies get caught up in the excitement of new development and forget to ask one simple question. Do customers really want it? This week in the enterprise IoT framework series, we’ll dive into that question and discuss ways to improve the relationship to your market.

Feb. 10, 2017 – In an article for IoT Agenda, Exosite CTO Mark Benson discusses how IoT is challenging organizations as the latest technological evolution and makes suggestions to ensure IoT initiatives are poised for success. Developing a connected product line is a difficult undertaking, but focusing on the basics early on can help you avoid some expensive mistakes. See the full article here.

Feb. 8, 2017 - Exosite is honored and excited to announce that we have been nominated as a finalist for the 2017 BOLD Awards. The fifth annual BOLD Awards ceremony, hosted by ACG Minnesota, will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Minneapolis. The BOLD program celebrates company leaders and their teams that have displayed originality, innovation, and daringness in their efforts to grow in the state of Minnesota. "BOLD! It's a BIG DEAL!"

10 Forbes Technology Council members, including Exosite CTO Mark Benson, shared their DDoS defense strategies. The article, “How to Shore Up Your Defenses Against DDoS Attacks,” addresses the current state of cybersecurity and offers up some helpful tips and recommendations from tech and IoT industry experts.

In order to make the most of a connected product, you need to be able to differentiate that product from the crowd. To do that, there needs to be calculated measures taken when developing your IoT strategy. This week in the IoT framework series, we’ll be investigating how to come out on top of the pack, no matter what industry you’re focusing on.